Paraprofessional Specialist

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Openings as of 7/13/2026

• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Mesquite High
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 07/27/2026
• Position Length: 9 Month
• Job Grade: 109
• Hourly Rate: $17.89 and up depending on experience
• Hours Per Day: 7
• Application Procedure:
  Apply online
• Fingerprint Clearance Card:
  Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing
• Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a school wide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs.

The job of Paraprofessional Specialist is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of severely or moderately disabled special needs students under the supervision of a certificated teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
• Assists special education students requiring daily care (e.g. toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, lifting, positioning, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care of students and/or developing students daily living and behavioral skills.
• Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for student needs and direction.
• Supports instructional activities assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavioral needs.
• Under the direction of a certified teacher or therapist, provides instructional materials as needed by individual students.
• Monitors special education students (e.g. lunch, playground, classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting, and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program for the purpose of meeting DSC requirements.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Learning Development – Level B:
  Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
• Problem Solving – Level 1:
  Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.

• Physical Skill – Level A:
  Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Physical Effort – Level 2:
  Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light‑weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

• Human Relations Skill – Level B:
  Job requires patience in communication and well‑developed verbal skills to exchange technical or…